Blood & Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

Haemolytic Anaemia? B9 deficiency

A

Increase folic acid

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2
Q

Sickle cell?

A

Restricted blood supply caused by deformed red blood cells

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3
Q

Classic Sickle cell treatment combo?

A

Hydroxycarbamide and phenoxymethylpenicillin

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4
Q

Which drugs exacerbates risk of Haemolysis in Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase?

A
  • Dapsone (sulfones)
  • Fluriquinolones
  • Nitrofurantoin
  • Quinolones
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5
Q

Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is what?

A

Same as haemolytic anaemia so breakdown of red blood cells

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6
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Drugs with low but possible risk of haemolysis of red blood cells?

A

Aspirin
Chloroquine
Menadione
Quinine
Sulfonyureas

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